Sleepouts
The spare room you do not have to build
Adding a room to a house is slow and expensive. A container sleepout arrives finished, sits on piles or a pad, and is usable the day it lands - at a fraction of the cost and disruption of an extension.
We insulate and line them properly, fit windows and a proper door, and finish the interior so it feels like a room rather than a converted box. Plumbing for a small ensuite is an option where you have services available.
4–8 wk
Typical build time
20ft
Most popular size
Yes
Movable later
Optional
Ensuite & kitchenette
Typical spec
What goes into a sleepout
A comfortable, finished room - specified around who is going to use it.
Insulation & lining
Full insulation behind lined, painted walls with a proper finished ceiling.
Windows & joinery
Double-glazed sliders and a residential-grade entry door with a deadlock.
Flooring
Vinyl plank, timber-look or carpet, laid over an insulated subfloor.
Electrical
Certified fit-out with outlets, lighting, and heating sized to the room.
Bathroom option
Compact ensuite with shower, toilet and vanity where services allow.
Kitchenette option
Sink, bench and cabinetry to make it genuinely self-contained.
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Sleepouts & cabins container builds
FAQ
Sleepouts, answered
Almost always yes if someone is going to sleep in it. A habitable space triggers consent in most council areas, and if it has plumbing that is another consent again. We build to a standard that supports your application and can supply specifications for it.
Usually, on piles or a prepared pad. The ground needs to be firm and reasonably level, and the truck needs access to place it. We will assess this with you before you commit.
Yes, once insulated and heated. That is the whole point of doing it properly. An uninsulated container sweats and gets cold, which is why we do not sell them for this use.
Yes, provided it is on piles rather than a permanent foundation. That is a real advantage over a built extension - the sleepout is an asset you can take with you.
Other things we build
Need an extra room?
Tell us who it is for and where it is going, and we will design and price your sleepout.
